MMA cadet recovers from swine flu

BUZZARDS BAY – A student at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy has tested positive for swine flu but has recovered, according to school officials.

Aaron Gouveia

BUZZARDS BAY – A student at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy has tested positive for swine flu, according to school officials.

The news was confirmed on Saturday when laboratory results showed a male freshman had contracted H1N1 Influenza, or swine flu, Adm. Richard Gurnon, president of the college, said today. Gurnon did not identify the student, but said he was not hospitalized and has made nearly a full recovery.

Gurnon said the student was removed from school on May 20 and sent back to his home, west of Boston. He has been quarantined for seven days and is due back in classes tomorrow.

The college remained open and no other similar cases were found, Gurnon said.